Time to Initiation of Fluconazole Therapy Impacts Mortality in Patients with Candidemia: A Multi‐Institutional Study

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Authors

Kevin W. Garey · University of Houston

M Rege · University of Houston

Manjunath P. Pai · University of New Mexico

Dana E. Mingo · Baptist Memorial Health Care

Katie J. Suda · University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Robin S. Turpin · United States Military Academy

David T. Bearden

Abstract

A delay in the initiation of fluconazole therapy in hospitalized patients with candidemia significantly impacted mortality. New methods to avoid delays in appropriate antifungal therapy, such as rapid diagnostic tests or identification of unique risk factors, are needed.

Topics & Keywords

Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Fungal Infections and Studies Antibiotic Use and Resistance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Infectious Diseases

Volume 43, Issue 1, pp. 25-31

DOI: 10.1086/504810

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 25.46